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In the U.S., I could fly a tiny ultralight solo, because you don't need a license for that, but I still couldn't fly a cross-country plane Cessna or Piper — it would be like being able to drive an ATV but not a car (so not all that useful). In Canada, you need a medical even for an ultralight. The general rule of thumb for any serious cancer in either country is 5 years cancer free and not on active treatment for an aviation medical, which isn't ever likely with stage 4.
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Background: I've had PC for 20 years - surgery & radiation in 2004 then no sign of cancer for 6 years followed by 9 years of intermittent lupron / eligard. This year after a four-year break from Lupron my PSA climbed, had Lupron shot with another coming in 2 weeks. I hate the side effects, but I am here for my family.
IN REFERENCE TO FLYING - IN 2011 OUR FBO MANAGER WROTE FAA HEAD "I WANT TO FLY THE PLANE NOT _ _ _ _ IT!"
HE GOT HIS TICKET BACK!
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Sorry to hear that. It sounds unnecessarily strict especially if you're not in a big city and just in the more open parts of Canada.